Quest bar change

[Julie norton 2,850]

Jamielogical Enlightened me that Quest changed their bars. They now use insoluble corn Fiber. Lovely. But the flatulence is incredible.

Wondering why I was having this issue. Got an old box and no problems... New ones have given several of us gas! Just a bariatric pal to pal warning

[Elode 8,093]

@@Julie norton Oh well that's just fantastic! I literally just came back from GNC where I bought 3. I haven't had them in months!

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

Jamielogical Enlightened me that Quest changed their bars. They now use insoluble corn Fiber . Lovely. But the flatulance is incredible.

Wondering why I was having this issue. Got an old box and no problems... New ones have given several of us gas! Just a bariatric pal to pal warning

Good to know since I stocked up on every flavor (including pumpkin!) for the new BP Store we're launching in a few days. Guess we're gonna have to find some good alternatives.

[Elode 8,093]

I picked this up too while I as there. I like it and it hasn't upset my stomach....yet.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

@@Elode Combat Cruch is what I switched to also. I'm actually eating one right now! The guys at GNC helped me find a good tasting bar that still used Isomalto-Oligosaccharide instead of Soluble Corn Fiber and the flatulence went away immediately upon switching.

For those of you who want to try to stick with Quest Bars, here is what their customer service rep suggested to me:

Now because the fiber is so much stronger in this bar, we are aware of the adjustment period a lot of customers have needed- and this is a the case whenever your body switched to any new fibers. The reason you are experiencing some discomfort is related to certain healthy bacteria in your gut microbiome. Our gut microbiome is incredibly important for so many facets of human health that we are just starting to learn about many of them. It is definitely worth taking the time to build up those healthy bacteria in your GI tract. I'd recommend starting with consuming 1/8 of a Quest Bar for a few days to assess your tolerance. If that causes no discomfort, move up to 1/4 and gradually build up your microbiome until you can eat as many bars as you like. It is the technique many have used to be able to tolerate many foods that contain many different fibers.

And here's a link to my original post on the subject:

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/351677-quest-bars-soluble-corn-fiber/

[Elode 8,093]

@@JamieLogical What flavors have you tried and liked?

[Elode 8,093]

I like Quest bars but I'm not going to put that much work into being able to eat them.....it's not that serious.

[JamieLogical 8,710]

I like Quest bars but I'm not going to put that much work into being able to eat them.....it's not that serious.

I have had Cinnamon Twist, chocolate Peanut Butter Cup, Cookies and Cream, and chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. I didn't like the Cookies & Cream at all. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough was okay, but I kept comparing it to Quest Bars, since that was my favorite flavor. I stick with the Cinnamon Twist and Peanut Butter Cup now. Cinnamon Twist is GREAT for Breakfast, since it tastes so breakfast-y. Peanut Butter Cup is very much like a candy bar, so is better as a snack instead of a Meal Replacement.

[Elode 8,093]

@@Alex Brecher Yes! Combat bars Alex! This white chocolate is fabulous! I read that they are creeping up on Quest as the best.

[erp 2,016]

Do these bars suffer from the Protein spiking controversy of Muscle Pharm Protein Powder or are they legit?

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

Jamielogical Enlightened me that Quest changed their bars. They now use insoluble corn Fiber. Lovely. But the flatulence is incredible.

Wondering why I was having this issue. Got an old box and no problems... New ones have given several of us gas! Just a bariatric pal to pal warning

OMG! You're 100% right about this. I've been on fire the last few days because of them. Not going near another until they change their ingredients. I felt really bad for my co-workers and kids today lol.